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Overview
The 2001 Toyota Prius Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Toyota Prius is regarded as a small car built in Japan and when it was new had prices starting at .
This Toyota Prius uses a fully electric engine.
The Toyota Prius measures 1475mm (58.1 inches) in height, 4315mm (169.9 inches) in length, 1695mm (66.7 inches) in width with a 2550mm (100.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1250kg (2755.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Prius Base comes standard with 175/65 R14 front tyres and 175/65 R14 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
65.6 kW/t
65.6 kW/t
115.11 kW/t
Boot Space
392 litres
370 litres
450 litres
Price
$39,990
$22,950
$44,250
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,645 kg
1,645 kg
1,750 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
130 mm
130 mm
Battery & Charging
Dimensions
4,315 mm
1,695 mm
1,475 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,315 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,475 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 395 mm |
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Engine
Bore Engine: 75
Engine (cc): 1497
Compression Ratio: 13
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 85.7
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Additional Fuel Types
Fuel Types: Unleaded
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
Main Capacity (L): 50
Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Main Type: Total
Electric Power Source
Battery Type: Nickel Metal Chloride
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 13.4
Maximum Speed (km/h): 160
Maximum Speed (mph): 99
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 110
Maximum Power (kW): 82
Maximum Torque (Nm): 478
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 22
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 72
Maximum Power (kW): 53
Maximum Torque (Nm): 72
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: Variable
Shift Lever Location: Dash
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Sedan
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Spoiler
Location: Boot/Hatch
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 13.8
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 392
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9400
Front Track (in): 58.1
Front Track (mm): 1475
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.1
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 130
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 30.8
Overall Height (in): 58.1
Overall Height (mm): 1475
Overall Length (in): 169.9
Overall Length (mm): 4315
Overall Width (in): 66.7
Overall Width (mm): 1695
Rear Track (in): 58.3
Rear Track (mm): 1480
Wheelbase (in): 100.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2550
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 37.8
Front Headroom (mm): 960
Rear Headroom (in): 35.8
Rear Headroom (mm): 910
Front Hip Room (in): 41.7
Front Hip Room (mm): 1060
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.1
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1400
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1645
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3627
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1250
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2756
Antenna
Type: Roof
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Mechanical
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
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